Customize Transient NameID in Micrsoft Entra

Question

Hi,

I need to migrate SAML app from different IDP to Entra ID. This SAML app is using NameID as Transient in IDCS. But in Entra, i dont see Transient Name ID. How do i create SAML app with Transient Name ID? I checked MS docs and it says Transient NameID is supported  but not available in dropdown.Any suggestions?

 

Thanks

Answer 1

@Divya KV

Thank you for posting this in Microsoft Q&A.

As I understand you are migrating SAML ap from third part IDP to Entra ID. Currently in old IDP SAML app is using NAMEID format as Transient. But in Entra ID you do not have any option to configure this.

This is a default behavior in Entra ID. Below are the NameID formats that are present in Entra ID dropdown while configuring SAML application,

Transient nameID is also supported, but isn't available in the dropdown and can't be configured on Azure's side. To learn more about the NameIDPolicy attribute, see Single sign-On SAML protocol.

You can also refer below article for the same,

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity-platform/saml-claims-customization#nameid-format

For now, there is no option to configure NameID as Transient for SAML application claims drop down.

However, you can submit your feedback in our Azure feedback portal and this channel is directly monitored by our PM's.

https://feedback.azure.com/d365community/forum/22920db1-ad25-ec11-b6e6-000d3a4f0789

Let me know if you have any further questions.

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